Introducing the latest Windows 8.1 operating system.

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B5ET_
Member

09-01-2016, 12:47 AM

#11

I acquired a Windows 8 copy from r/softwareswap for $30, installed it on my laptop, and later transferred it to my desktop during setup.

B5ET_

09-01-2016, 12:47 AM #11

I acquired a Windows 8 copy from r/softwareswap for $30, installed it on my laptop, and later transferred it to my desktop during setup.

NewKenWey
Member

09-22-2016, 02:44 PM

#12

I don’t have direct access to live sites or videos, but you can search for tutorials on YouTube or instructional websites that cover the topic. Look for terms like “how to [your task] explained” or “video tutorial on [specific skill].”

NewKenWey

09-22-2016, 02:44 PM #12

PhantomAvenge
Junior Member

09-22-2016, 06:56 PM

#13

Visit the page at http://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap for more details. It’s common to face issues with Windows copies, but I’ve used mine for more than a year without any problems.

PhantomAvenge

09-22-2016, 06:56 PM #13

Visit the page at http://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap for more details. It’s common to face issues with Windows copies, but I’ve used mine for more than a year without any problems.

robbie172
Member

10-09-2016, 01:39 AM

#14

I purchased it from a seller in Ireland through Amazon, who was a bankrupt company. The retail boxed version was 8.1 for £130 plus delivery. On the Microsoft website and at PC World and Staples in the UK, the price was £199.

robbie172

10-09-2016, 01:39 AM #14

InstantKiller
Junior Member

10-10-2016, 10:11 AM

#15

Take over and hold on until Windows 10 arrives. Get a free upgrade to the genuine version.

InstantKiller

10-10-2016, 10:11 AM #15

Take over and hold on until Windows 10 arrives. Get a free upgrade to the genuine version.

Migun
Member

10-10-2016, 10:42 AM

#16

Thanks everyone!

Migun

10-10-2016, 10:42 AM #16

Thanks everyone!

DJ_Whiskers
Junior Member

10-10-2016, 01:36 PM

#17

You can install a permanent copy of Windows 7 by using a bootable USB drive or a DVD. Once installed, you’ll have a standalone version that won’t automatically update. If you prefer, you can also keep Windows 10 as your primary OS while retaining the old one for reference.

DJ_Whiskers

10-10-2016, 01:36 PM #17

wingmonkey2000
Junior Member

10-24-2016, 09:04 PM

#18

Retail versions of Windows 8 come with permanent activation. OEM and enterprise editions require monthly activation via KMS servers.

wingmonkey2000

10-24-2016, 09:04 PM #18

Retail versions of Windows 8 come with permanent activation. OEM and enterprise editions require monthly activation via KMS servers.

halo_dude08
Member

183

10-24-2016, 09:45 PM

#19

It won't happen automatically. You'll receive the free upgrade, but it won't become a fully legal version as stated by Microsoft.

halo_dude08

10-24-2016, 09:45 PM #19

It won't happen automatically. You'll receive the free upgrade, but it won't become a fully legal version as stated by Microsoft.

TheDarkLegacy
Junior Member

10-25-2016, 04:48 AM

#20

For those who prefer not to accept the ideas presented, students can obtain Windows 8 Pro at a discounted rate of $70 through the Microsoft Store online. Explore the option. If your institution (contact IT) qualifies for MSDNAA or DreamSpark Premium, you’ll receive Windows 7 and 8 along with all other Microsoft applications available for free download.

TheDarkLegacy

10-25-2016, 04:48 AM #20

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